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QA Engineer

Aliases: Software Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): IT-ITeS

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a QA Engineer is expected to perform include:

Designing and implementing quality assurance, norms, standards and guidelines

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2, 12}

It is a desk job
Needs not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available
Work from home option may be available

Working hours

Multinational organization usually work for 5 days a week and 8 to 9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift working may be available
Overtime is required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Preferably, Bachelor's Degree in Science/Technology/Computers or any other Graduate course
Certified training for Quality Engineer (programme aligned to SSC/ Q 1302 job released by IT – ITeS SSC NASSCOM)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of methods of collecting data
Knowledge of how to analyse data/information and how to use this analysis to identify risks to projects
Knowledge of the principles of project management and project lifecycle models

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Certifications in TQM, ISO, etc. quality process
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Quality training
Ability to work in a team

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES ¹

Model Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kot Balwal, Jammu
http://www.mietjammu.in

Rewa Engineering College, University Road, Rewa
http://www.recrewa.ac.in
Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Navi Mumbai
www.dypatil.in
Government College of Engineering, Kathora Square, Amravati
http://www.gcoea.ac.in/

Govt. College Of Engineering, Mangattuparamba, Parassinikkadavu, Kerala
http://www.gcek.ac.in/

College of Technology and Engineering, Udaipur
http://www.ctae.ac.in/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/main.do
http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx
http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/schemes.php

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://unipune.ac.in/syllabi_pdf/revised_2011/engg/becomputerengineeringsyllabus2008.pdf
http://www.metalscan-kerala.com/brochure.pdf
http://puchd.ac.in/syllabus.php?qstrfacid=10

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹³

Head of Company

↑

Head of Sales

↑

Head of QA

↑

Director - Quality

↑

Sr. Manager Quality

↑

Manager Quality

↑

Team Lead Quality

↑

Sr. Quality Engineer

↑

QA Engineer

↑

Engineer Trainee

* Other industry verticals like Healthcare, Retail and Media are turning into key verticals for the IT Services sub-sector

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The progression is indicative

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ¹⁰

For new entrants - Rs 14,000 to Rs 20,000 per month
For candidates with experience -Rs 29,000 to Rs 57,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Generally, 0-2 years of work experience/internship in a related area is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

http://www.nasscom.in/

KEYWORDS ¹

QA Engineer
Quality Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2519.0502	QA Engineer
ISCO 2008	2519	Software and Applications Developers and Analysts Not Elsewhere Classified
NIC 2008	62011	Writing , modifying, testing of computer program to meet the needs of a particular client excluding web-page designing
QP Reference	SSC/ Q 1302	QA Engineer
NSQF	Level 7	Not Available

REFERENCES

1	www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/qp-it-qa-engineer.pdf
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/desk-job-can-pose-health-risks-even-if-you-exercise-regularly/1/235863.html
4	https://pursuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/media/career_guides/BPM_Career_Guide.pdf
5	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/job-listings-QA-Engineer-Mobile-Aspect-India-Pvt-Ltd-Bengaluru-Bangalore-3-to-5-years-291015006644?src=seo_srp&sid=14461209107550&xp=3&qp=qa%20engineer&srcPage=s
6	“The Global Indian Software Labour Force IT Professionals in Europe”, released by National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
7	www.censusindia.gov.in
8	http://www.ibef.org/download/IT-and-ITeS-August-2015.pdf
9	http://www.ibef.org/industry/information-technology-india.aspx
10	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Quality_Assurance_(QA)_Engineer/Salary
11	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
12	http://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Lead-Engineer-Quality-Siemens-Limited-Bengaluru-Bangalore-8-to-10-years-260516902462?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14668845753981&xp=2&qp=quality%20engineer%20time&srcPage=s
13	https://pursuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/media/cms_page_media/509/Career%20Guide_ERD_updated.pdf

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